Responsibilities\:Create "new" patient folder for each patient using patient's unique hospital number or name, according to established department protocol; maintain master patient index; assist physicians with record completion; contact physicians regarding incomplete chartsDeliver and retrieve patient records (hard copy or microfilmed) to emergency room, admission office or medical/surgical nursing unit; complete out-guide or use electronic device to identify patient record (MRN), date and name of individual requesting recordOrganize and file loose reports or other medical record documents; copy all medical records as requested; ensure that appropriate consents, subpoena and other medical record forms are complete upon request for a copy of medical record; obtain authorization from administrationRespond to requests for records from Federal, State or County courts, hospitals and physiciansAssist nursing staff and physicians with death certificatesAssemble condensed portions of inpatient medical records and maintain them over sixty days in medical record departmentMaintain correspondence log; perform routine clerical tasksResponsibilities\:Create "new" patient folder for each patient using patient's unique hospital number or name, according to established department protocol; maintain master patient index; assist physicians with record completion; contact physicians regarding incomplete chartsDeliver and retrieve patient records (hard copy or microfilmed) to emergency room, admission office or medical/surgical nursing unit; complete out-guide or use electronic device to identify patient record (MRN), date and name of individual requesting recordOrganize and file loose reports or other medical record documents; copy all medical records as requested; ensure that appropriate consents, subpoena and other medical record forms are complete upon request for a copy of medical record; obtain authorization from administrationRespond to requests for records from Federal, State or County courts, hospitals and physiciansAssist nursing staff and physicians with death certificatesAssemble condensed portions of inpatient medical records and maintain them over sixty days in medical record departmentMaintain correspondence log; perform routine clerical tasks

Qualificiations\:

Education\:

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent with 1 - 2 years of experience in the healthcare field preferred.

Experience\:

Must have knowledge of medical terminology and be able to type at least 30 wpm.

Qualificiations\:

Education\:

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent with 1 - 2 years of experience in the healthcare field preferred.

Experience\:

Must have knowledge of medical terminology and be able to type at least 30 wpm.